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On Thu, 2007-04-19 at 13:49, Jerry Van Baren wrote:

> > 
> > Sorry.  I've been out sick for a couple days here and am
> > just now catching up.  I've read through the last week's
> > worth of mail here now, so let me see if I have properly
> > summarized where things stand and what's needed for the DTC:
> > 
> > These patches need to be applied:
> > 
> >     [PATCH dtc] Add -o <output file> to the usage message.
> >     Sat, 14 Apr 2007 18:16:47 -0400
> > 
> >     [PATCH dtc take 3] Fix reserve map output for asm format.
> >     Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:14:41 -0400
> > 
> >     [PATCH: dtc take 2] Assemble the blob in memory before writing it out.
> >     Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:59:51 -0400
> > 
> > The last patch there replaces the "Improve -S handling" patches.
> > But does the last patch replace or depend on the second one?
> > 
> > And I agree with David that last patch is a better approach.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > jdl
> 
> Yes, you have that right.

Good.  The drugs aren't too strong yet. :-)

> Patch #1 is good to go
>    [PATCH dtc] Add -o <output file> to the usage message.
>    Sat, 14 Apr 2007 18:16:47 -0400
> 
> Patch #2 and #3...
>    [PATCH dtc take 3] Fix reserve map output for asm format.
>    Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:14:41 -0400
>    [PATCH: dtc take 2] Assemble the blob in memory before writing it out.
>    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:59:51 -0400
> 
> ...you force me to make a confession.

It's good for the soul. :-)


> Your option:
> 1) Take the last two patches as is and remove the fprintf yourself
> 2) I'll fix it tonight and provide a New Improved patch

I'll go with Door Number 1!  No problem.

Thanks,
jdl